BCHE (Entrez ID: 590)

Entrez Gene ID 590
Official Gene Symbol BCHE (GeneCards)
Full name butyrylcholinesterase
Location 3q26.1
Other ids Vega : OTTHUMG00000158131
MIM : 177400
HGNC : HGNC:983
Ensembl : ENSG00000114200
Other names E1, CHE1, CHE2, BCHED
Summary This gene encodes a cholinesterase enzyme and member of the type-B carboxylesterase/lipase family of proteins. The encoded enzyme exhibits broad substrate specificity and is involved in the detoxification of poisons including organophosphate nerve agents and pesticides, and the metabolism of drugs including cocaine, heroin and aspirin. Humans homozygous for certain mutations in this gene exhibit prolonged apnea after administration of the muscle relaxant succinylcholine. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]

Variants

Found 15 variants in this database.